GARDAÍ and emergency services attended the scene of a two car collision in Donegal last night. The collision occurred on the N15 on Wednesday, August 21 at approximately 9pm. A garda spokesperson said: “. A man (40s) was injured and taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. Investigations are ongoing.”
Donegal artist shortlisted for AIB Portrait Prize at the National Gallery of Ireland
DONEGAL’S Neil-Jack Hamilton has been named among the 26 artists shortlisted for the AIB Portrait Prize. Mr Hamilton’s piece in oil on canvas titled ‘Jennifer McShane’ was shortlisted from hundreds of entries. The AIB Portrait Prize shortlist includes painting, drawing, sculpture, video and photography demonstrating the breadth of contemporary Irish art. Advertisement The winner of […]
Gardaí a ‘godsend’ at violent Church incident
by Louise Doyle “IT was a godsend gardaí were there. It doesn’t bear thinking about what could have happened if they weren’t.” Those were the words of Letterkenny Mayor Councillor Gerry McMonagle yesterday, speaking in the wake of a shocking incident on the grounds of the Church of the Irish Martyrs on Sunday. Advertisement Five men […]
NATIONAL: Irishman is believed to have died while fighting in Ukraine
An Irishman is thought to have died while fighting in Ukraine. Alex Ryzhuk (20) was serving on the frontline with the Ukrainian Armed Forces when he was reportedly hit by a Russian shell. He is now officially missing and presumed dead.
Road resurfacing to commence at Dore junction today
DONEGAL County Council will be carrying out road resurfacing works at Dore junction R-257/N56 today and tomorrow, Friday, August 23. Traffic management will be in place and delays can be expected. Donegal County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Weather forecast: Sunny spells for Donegal
FOLLOWING Hurricane Ernesto’s visit yesterday, according to Met Éireann, any remaining rain and drizzle is expected to clear this morning. As the day goes on, there will be sunny spells followed by a few showers. Coming into the evening, it will become mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Advertisement There will be moderate […]
Death notices for Donegal- Thursday, August 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Sean Kenney, Carrick -Sheila McLaughlin (Neé Kearney), Moville Advertisement -Patrick Keown, Mayo and Ballyshannon –Kay (Kathleen) Doyle (née Anderson), Kilkenny and Castlefinn -Thomas Wilson, St Johnston -Karl O’Donnell, Glasgow and Portnoo Sean Kenney, Carrick The death has occurred of Sean Keeney, 79 Slieve League Avenue, Carrick Upper, […]
533 fines issued for parking on footpaths in Donegal in 2023
THERE were 533 parking on footpath fines issued in Donegal in 2023. The findings come following the publishing of a survey, carried out nationally, by Vision Ireland. The survey explores blind or visually impaired people’s experiences of footpath obstacles. Advertisement Cars parked on footpaths have an adverse impact on the ability of people who are […]
‘The pain and heartache never go away’ – Geraldine Mullan’s emotional tribute on anniversary of road tragedy
Geraldine Mullan has paid a heart-wrenching tribute to her late husband and children on their fourth anniversary. Four years ago, on August 20, 2020, storm Ellen battered the county bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall. At 10pm that evening, Ms Mullan, her husband, John (49) and their two children Tomás (14) and six-year-old […]
Journalist and feminist activist Nell McCafferty dies aged 80
Journalist, author and feminist activist Nell McCafferty (80) has died. She passed away this morning, Wednesday, August 21 at a nursing home in Donegal. Born in Derry in 1944, Ms McCafferty grew up in the Bogside. Advertisement During her studies in Queens University, she got involved in civil rights politics. She spent time teaching briefly […]